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Dereham Withburga

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About

The Dereham Withburga ward encompasses the southern residential neighbourhoods of Dereham town. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras, including post-war estates and more recent builds. Local amenities such as shops, schools, and community facilities are integrated throughout the residential streets. The ward's layout is primarily functional, serving the daily needs of its inhabitants with a focus on suburban living.

A central feature is the large recreation ground known as Neatherd Moor, providing open green space with sports pitches and walking paths. The historic Church of St Nicholas, with its distinctive detached bell tower, anchors the area. Residential life here is oriented around local schools and the community hub near the town centre, with quiet streets forming the predominant environment.

Area overview

On average Dereham Withburga has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dereham Withburga is £44,702 per year. There are 3 schools in Dereham Withburga: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dereham Withburga is home to around 5,922 people, with a population density of about 1,362.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dereham Withburga Population
5,922
Population density
1,362.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.23(+123%)
Shoplifting
54.54(+667%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.02(+134%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.24(+185%)
Public order
10.3(+98%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,418
91.47%
Other White
243
4.1%
Irish
34
0.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
27
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.44%
Total population: 5,923

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,135
24.17%
Level 4 qualifications or above
836
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
825
17.57%
Level 3 (A level)
812
17.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
647
13.78%
Total 16+ residents: 4,695

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
684
27.14%
Owns with a mortgage
597
23.69%
Other social rented
532
21.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
18.41%
Social rents from council
171
6.79%
Total households: 2,520

Property prices in Dereham Withburga

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £227,750 in Dereham Withburga area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dereham Withburga in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dereham Withburga over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£335,000
Flats4£107,500
Semi-Detached25£220,000
Terraced21£198,000

10 years median price trend in Dereham Withburga

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dereham Withburga.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.